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Minister Julie James says more social housing is being built

Sam Austin, deputy chief executive of Llamau said they welcomed the funding but that this money was only "part of the solution" and there had to be "enough going into prevention and early intervention services so that we actually go to the root causes of homelessness".

Housing Minister Julie James said she was pursuing a "housing-first" approach to provide young people with long-term secure accommodation.

"For young people, insecure housing can mean a future which is bleak, unjust and lacking in opportunity," she said.

"These projects are innovative approaches to preventing and solving youth homelessness, dealing with the causes and ensuring that the right support is in place when it is needed."

Ms James said the government was also working to ensure more houses were built, particularly houses for social rent.